Netflix supports Arab female directors and brings together an Arab foundation based in Lebanon for a new arts and culture grant.
A one-time grant of US$250,000 from the Creative Capital of the Netflix Foundation, created in 2021 to invest in companies less representative of the entertainment industry, will be awarded to producers and directors in the Arab world, with five projects selected.
“We are ready to tell stories about women and women in the Arab world,” Nuha al-Taybi, director of content buying at Netflix for MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Turkey, wrote in a blog post announcing the initiative to launch. “The Arab world has a long history of women in entertainment, and we’ve had incredible, unprecedented success in the region, which we’re all proud of. But to allow more people to see her life on screen, we need more women behind and in front of the camera.”
Among the five shortlisted filmmakers is Asmae El Mudir (Morocco), with a documentary. The mother of all lies; And, artistically, Diyala Kachmar (Lebanon), along On the other side; Jana Vehbe (Lebanon), with Vladimir’s Day of Death; Tanya Khuri (Lebanon). with manitoba; And Sarah Abid (Tunisia), together My name is Clara.
The investment marks the second time Netflix has partnered with AFAC since establishing two foundations that need to help workers in the region during a coronavirus pandemic. Streamer has also recently sponsored shows, including the Jordanian drama. Al Rawab Girls’ SchoolCreated by Shirin Kamal and Tima Shomal and is an Egyptian drama find waveProduced by Hind Sabri.
“More and more Arab filmmakers are creating moving images that can shed light on the reality of the region,” said AFAC executive director Rima Mismar. “This second collaboration with Netflix, this time to support women in the film industry, perfectly complements AFAC’s mission to promote a variety of voices and storytelling.”
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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